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FBI Raids Home of Suspect in Sam Altman Molotov Cocktail Attack

Claim checked

“FBI agents raided the home of the 21-year-old suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home. He was reportedly driven by anti-AI views and carried a manifesto listing AI executives and investors with addresses.”

Published April 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM

Verdict

Supported

On April 13, 2026, FBI agents raided the Texas home of Daniel Moreno-Gama, a suspect accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco residence of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Investigators confirmed the suspect was motivated by anti-AI views and carried a manifesto that included a "hit list" of other AI executives and investors along with their home addresses.

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Reasoning

The claim is supported by multiple reports from April 13, 2026, detailing federal law enforcement actions. Evidence from the FBI and Department of Justice confirms that agents executed a search warrant at Moreno-Gama's home in Spring, Texas. Court documents and law enforcement sources cited in the reports verify that the suspect carried a three-part document (manifesto) titled "Your Last Warning," which detailed his opposition to AI, his intent to kill Altman, and a list of other industry targets. While the social media post mentions the suspect is 21, official reports identify him as 20 years old; however, all other core details regarding the raid, the weapon used, and the manifesto are accurate.

Source quality: The report is based on detailed articles from Fox News and Business Insider which cite federal criminal complaints, FBI affidavits, and on-the-ground reporting of the raid.

Key checks

  • FBI Raid in Texas: FBI agents executed a search warrant on Monday, April 13, 2026, at a residence in Spring, Texas, belonging to Daniel Moreno-Gama.

  • Anti-AI Manifesto and Targets: The suspect carried a 'three-part series' document expressing views against AI and listing the names and addresses of various AI CEOs and investors.

  • Details of the Attack: Moreno-Gama allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home on Friday, April 10, 2026, and later attempted to attack OpenAI headquarters with a chair and kerosene.

Confidence

High